The former rescue center collie was overlooked by hundreds
of potential owners because of his cross-eyed appearance - caused by a
condition called strabismus.
His previous owner had to give up Dennis because they could
no longer look after him, but he was then adopted from the Dogs Trust in
Kenilworth, Warwickshire by Liz Parkes.
They have just celebrated their first year together as a
family along with Liz’s partner Nathan Bates and the couple’s other dog, Milo.
Ms Parkes, an ambulance support officer from Oldbury, West
Midlands, said: “Dennis has settled in really well and we absolutely adore him,
he is the best of friends with our dog Milo and definitely one of the family -
we already can’t imagine life without him.
“He seemed like a real character when we first met him at
Dogs Trust and he has certainly lived up to this.
“His slightly comedic cross-eyed looks really suit his
cheeky personality.
“There is never a dull moment when Dennis is about, he is
always up to mischief and we absolutely wouldn’t have him any other way.”
Helen Barlow, from the Dogs Trust in Kenilworth, said:
“Some people will overlook any dogs that have a slight health problem or appear
different, and even with his striking good looks and fun personality Dennis was
often passed by, so we are so delighted that he has finally found such a
fantastic home.
“He is a super dog and we all became very attached to him
when he was at Dogs Trust, so it is wonderful for us to see him enjoying his
first year in a happy home, looking cross-eyed at his anniversary cake,
surrounded by a loving family.”
